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Here's a couple pictures of underneath. You can see the plastic tabs on the sides of the replacement switches. If you are lifting those up and out of the console, about the only thing to do would be to pry in a little bit with a flat head screwdriver those tabs to allow them to lift out easier. If they already slop around in there, it won't be an issue. The white connector underneath is simple and only fits on the switch one way. You can actually do it from above without removing the console, but I had mine out for other reasons. The close up connector is the defrost one in the middle, which apparently got a little melty in the past so don't mind that. The whole install is quite simple actually.

NOTE: just to clarify, you install the switches from the topside of the console, not the way this picture shows. I only had them connected with the console removed to just ensure they were working prior to putting everything back together.

There is one potential problem with the new window switches. Because of the added light element, the switches are longer and could hit the bottom of the console (underbody).

This is not a design flaw of the switches, since I seem to be the only one with this complaint. It could well be that my underbody is designed differently (textured pontoon). Anyways, my solution was to cut two holes for the switch and connector to sit properly. I want to stress that my problems with them are most likely from my underbody and nothing to do with the switches. Now, everything is fine.

Also, I have the incandescent version of the switch and decided to go LED. Instead of purchasing a new pair of switches, mine work fine, I did the mod myself. LED version was not available when I got my switches about two years ago.

There is one potential problem with the new window switches. Because of the added light element, the switches are longer and could hit the bottom of the console (underbody).

This is not a design flaw of the switches, since I seem to be the only one with this complaint. It could well be that my underbody is designed differently (textured pontoon). Anyways, my solution was to cut two holes for the switch and connector to sit properly. I want to stress that my problems with them are most likely from my underbody and nothing to do with the switches. Now, everything is fine.

Also, I have the incandescent version of the switch and decided to go LED. Instead of purchasing a new pair of switches, mine work fine, I did the mod myself. LED version was not available when I got my switches about two years ago.

These are great switches, and work well. Highly recommended for anyone looking for upgrade.

Oh, and Dave and Julee are awesome!

Plug and play ..... er, no.

Wilder, I tried to install them yesterday and yes, I have the same problem too!! Stupid me, was forcing them to go in and not realising that they were too long. I pulled out the ashtray and also the dummy switch and could see the white connector jamming against the tunnel. Without the white connector, perfect. So looks like I will have to get a rotary tool and do some modifications. Oh, I do have the textured pontoon.